| Falsetto and head voice are similar, but | | | | "head register" because the singer |
| they are also different in many ways. | | | | actually feels the vibrations of the |
| The reason the two are often confused is | | | | sung notes in their head. When singing |
| because you can sing head voice very | | | | in head voice, the vocal cords are |
| softly so that it sounds very much like | | | | closed and the voice tone is pure. The |
| falsetto. | | | | singer is able to choose any dynamic |
| What is Falsetto? | | | | level he wants while singing. |
| Notice the word "falsetto" contains the | | | | Unlike falsetto, head voice gives a |
| word "false!" That's exactly what it is | | | | connected sound and creates a smoother |
| - a false impression of the female | | | | harmony. |
| voice. This occurs when a man who is | | | | Tips to Develop Head Voice |
| naturally a baritone or bass attempts to | | | | If you want to have a smooth tone and |
| imitate a female's voice. The sound is | | | | develop a head voice singing talent, you |
| usually higher pitched than the singer's | | | | can practice closing the gap with |
| normal singing voice. The falsetto tone | | | | breathing techniques on every note. |
| produced has a head voice type quality, | | | | Just the right air pressure balance is |
| but is not head voice. | | | | needed to bring notes through smoothly. |
| Falsetto is the lightest form of vocal | | | | Try singing notes without straining your |
| production that the human voice can | | | | facial muscles and without trying to |
| make. It has limited strength, tones, | | | | force your voice into something it's |
| and dynamics. Oftentimes when singing | | | | not. |
| falsetto, your voice may break, jump, or | | | | As you can see, falsetto and head voice |
| have an airy sound because the vocal | | | | are totally different though they can |
| cords are not completely closed. | | | | sometimes sound similar. Practice with |
| What is Head Voice? | | | | voice exercises to enjoy a smoother flow |
| Head voice is singing in which the upper | | | | and tone while singing. You'll be |
| range of the voice is used. It's a | | | | surprised at how great your voice can |
| natural high pitch that flows evenly and | | | | sound! |
| completely. It's called head voice or | | | | |